© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Hardhead - James VI ND
1588 year| Billon (.0417 silver) | 1.53 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1588 |
| Value | 1 Hardhead (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Billon (.0417 silver) |
| Weight | 1.53 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#164990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned Scottish arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: VINCIT · VERITAS
Translation: Truth conquers
Comment
This coin was introduced on 30 August 1588 and the order to cease striking came on 6 November 1588.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Hardhead - James VI ND (1588) from Scotland is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains only 0.0417 silver, which is a relatively low percentage of silver compared to other coins of its time. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the Scottish mint during a time when silver was scarce and in high demand.
